Cost Analyst - Project Controls

Job Title: Cost Analyst - Project Controls

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-drivenCost Analystto support project controls by managing procurement, preparing contracts, and tracking costs throughout the construction process. You'll help ensure projects stay on budget and contribute to their commercial success by analyzing financial data, forecasting costs, and supporting decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Manage procurement and tendering processes for new projects.
• Prepare and maintain contractual documentation.
• Monitor and control construction costs from start to finish.
• Support contractors in achieving commercial success.
• Evaluate work for interim payments and assist with claims.
• Finalize project accounts and reconcile costs.
• Build capital budgets and forecasts for new business initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to guide decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost control, ideally on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, MATCH, pivot tables).
• Experience with Oracle ERP or SAP systems.
• Proven ability to manage projects ranging from $200K to $1M+.

Bonus Skills

• Experience in the energy sector.
• Familiarity with estimation, forecasting, and cost management tools.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Procore.
• Background in project controls or cost analysis.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.16/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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